|
|
Democracy
Fetch Headings.ExtraData
Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results231 Connexions Library32 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 14 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 5 Sources Library 9 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryThe Abolition of the State: Anarchist & Marxist Perspectives Price, Wayne Book 2007 Both Anarchists and Marxists believe that it will be possible to do away with the state. But what do they mean by that? What is the state, after all? What institutions, if any, would be necessary ... Against All Odds Diemer, Ulli Article 1985 The shadow haunting the power structure is the danger that those who are controlled will realize they are powerless only so long as they think they are. Once people stop believing they are powerless t... AlterNet Website Online news magazine and community featuring original journalism as well as material from many other independent media sources. AlterNet's aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the environment, hum... The American Socialist Movement: 1897-1912 Kipnis, Ira Book 1952 A history of the American Socialist Party, which at its height had over 150,000 dues-paying members, published hundreds of newspapers, and won almost a million votes for its presidential candidate. America's Deadliest Export: Democracy: The Truth About US Foreign Policy and Everything Else  Blum, William Book 2013 Since World War II, the world has believed that US foreign policy means well, and that America’s motives in spreading democracy are honorable, even noble. William Blum, a leading non-mainstream chroni... Another Successful American Propaganda Effort Gatto, Tim Article 2014 American political figures like to talk about "American Democracy". The truth is, there is no "American Democracy", it is something that our rulers like to foist upon the World stage much like parents... Another world is possible: New Internationalist January/February 2002 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2002 Takes a look at the current global system and possible ways to change it for the better. Another World is Possible: Globalization and Anti-capitalism McNally, David Book 2002 A call-to-arms for progressive activists. McNally argues that capitalism is synonymous with imperialism and fundamentally incompatible with democracy. An Anti-Capitalist Manifesto Callinicos, Alex Book 2003 An extended argument about what the anti-capitalist movement should stand for. Arundhati Roy on Obama's Wars, India and Why Democracy Is "The Biggest Scam in the World" Roy, Arundhati Film/Video 2010 Indian writer and activist Arundhati Roy on President Obama, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, India and Kashmir and much more. Roy also talks about her journey deep into the forests of central India ... The Battle for Democracy in Mexico: Against The Current vol. 117 La Botz, Dan Article 2005 The Mexican people won a battle for democracy this past spring when massive demonstrations — the largest in Mexico’s tumultuous history — prevented President Vicente Fox from making Mexico City Mayor ... Beyond the Fragments: Feminism and the Making of Socialism Rowbotham, Sheila; Segal, Lynne; Wainright, Hilary Book 1979 A call for various fractions of the left to unite and work for a socialism through grass-roots activism.
Blocking Progress: Consensus Decision Making In The Anti-Nuclear Movement Ryan, Howard Article 1983 Howard Ryan maintains that consensus is wrong in principle and in practice: "The problem is not so much that individuals are being irresponsible or somehow abusing the consensus process. The problem l... Bound By Power: Intended Consequences Klaehn, Jeffery (ed.) Book These essays focus on how power and ideology work within society. Interviews are with Noam Chomsky, Linda McQuaig, Robert Bertuzzi and others. They speak to the issues of the understanding of power an... Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community Putnam, Robert D. Book 2000 Bowling Alone documents the rise and fall of community activity in the twentieth century in the United States and the social changes this reflects. It offers all the evidence, the confirmatory and the... Canada After Harper: His Ideology-fuelled Attack on Canadian Society and Values, and How We Can Resist and Create the Country We Want Finn, Ed (editor) Book 2015 Essays documenting the breadth and depth of the Harper government's attack on institutions, policies, and programs that embody values and principles shared by most Canadians: education, health care, w... Chomsky on Democracy and Education Chomsky, Noam Book 2002 Education stands at the intersection of Noam Chomsky's two lives as scholar and social critic: As a linguist he is keenly interested in how children acquire language, and as a political activist he vi... Chomsky on MisEducation Chomsky, Noam; edited and introduced by Donald Macedo Book 2000 Chomsky critiques the education system and discusses what education could be like in a democratic society. A Citizen Legislature Callenbach, Ernest; Phillips, Michael Book 1985 Arguing from the premise that the present electoral system is unrepresentative and promotes corruption, the authors propose going back to the Athenian system of choosing representatives: by lottery. The Common Good Chomsky, Noam; interviewed by David Barsamian Book 1998 Interviews with Noam Chomsky on the U.S. and the world. Communication for and Against Democracy Raboy, Marc and Bruck, Peter A. (ed.) Book 1989 This anthology explores the circumstances in which communication serves at times as an instrument of repression and domination, and at others as a support for human emancipation. Community Economic Workshops: An Evolutionary Preparation for Social Revolution to Economic Democracy Within an Ecological Society Article 1979 A short discussion of the use of "community economic workshops" in constructing a democratic, anarchistic society. Confronting Injustice: Social Activism in the Age of Individualism Muhammad, Umair Book 2014 Confronting Injustice is a call for collective action against the social causes of poverty and climate change, written by a socialist organizer for activists. Connexions: Volume 11, Number 2 - Winter 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Annual Resource and Reading List Article 1989 A short and selective list of resources on issues addressed in the Connexions Annual, such as environment, education, peace, interntional development, women's issues, urban issues, housing, human rig... Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 1 - Fall 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Digest: Issue 50 - December 1989 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Connexions Digest: Issue 51 - May 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 52 - August 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 53 - January 1991- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1991 Connexions Digest: Issue 54 - February 1992- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1992 Connexions Library: Organizing Focus Page Website Selected articles from the Connexions Online Library. Consensus decision-making: Connexipedia Article Article 2010 Article about the group decision making process known as consensus decision-making. Corporate influence Inside business How corporations make the rules: New Internationalist July 2002 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2002 A look into how corporate democracy works and facts regarding corporate influence. Also looks into a short history of corporations. Counter-Rhetoric: Challenging "conventional wisdom" & reframing the conflict Schaeffer, Emily; Halper, Jeff; Johnson, Jimmy Article 2006 This useful little book does two things. It challenges the rhetoric, the perceptions and assumptions regarding the conflict in Israel/Palestine, and it exposes the underlying imbalance of power around... The Crisis of Color and Democracy Marable, Manning Book 1992 Essays attacking racist sterotypes and cynical arguments which America's national leaders use to obscure both the roots of today's social problems and their solutions. The Critique of Capitalist Democracy: An Introduction to the Theory of the State in Marx, Engels, and Lenin Moore, Stanley W. Book 1957 The Death of Democracy: Israel's Flood of Anti-Democratic Laws Cook, William A. Article 2011 Democracy is dying in both Israel and the United States, and much of the world is turning away in revulsion. The Decline of the Democratic Ideal Chomsky, Noam Article 1990 Noam Chomsky contemplates the disappearance of democratic ideals by examining the American reactions to the outcome of the 1990 elections in Nicaragua. Democracy Arblaster, Anthony Book 1987 Arblaster finds the core of the idea of democracy in the notion of popular power. He explores the meaning of this and the problems it involves. Democracy Against Capitalism Wood, Ellen Meiksins Book 1995 Wood provides a brilliant explication and defense of the key theoretical concepts relevant to socialism, understood to be the most radical social and economic democracy. Democracy and Social Change Gray, Stanley Article 1966 Gray maintains that liberal democracy places power in only a few hands and calls for a radical democratization of power within the framework of an economy owned, controlled, and responsible to the pub... Democracy for the Few Parenti, Michael Book 1988 How does the U.S. political system work and for what purpose? What are the major forces shaping political life and how do they operate? Who governs in the United States? Who gets what, when, how, and ... Democracy in the Unites States? Fugetaboutit! Spritzler, John Article 2007 We who want a more equal and democratic society are the vast majority. There is no reason for us to feel hesitant about speaking our minds and talking revolution to our friends and neighbors, our co-w... Democracy Is that it?: New Internationalist June 2000 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2000 Democracy has become commonplace and its original meaning -- "rule by the people" -- has got lost. Real democracy depends on active citizenship, something that's missing from contemporary culture. Ar... Democracy was never intended for degenerates Malik, Kenan Article 2016 This is not a left vs right debate -- today, as a century ago, the anti-democratic impulse comes from both left and right, from both reactionaries and self-defined progressives. Democracy's Oxygen: How Corporations Control the News Winter, James Book 1997 Winter shows that far from providing "democracy's oxygen," the news media legitimize a fundamentally undemocratic system. Instead of keeping the public informated, news organizations manufacture publi... The Demonology School of Journalism: Putin and the press Petras, James Article 2015 The major influential western print media are engaged in a prolonged, large-scale effort to demonize Russian President Putin, his politics and persona. There is an article (or several articles) every ... The Demos Versus 'We, the People': from Ancient to Modern Conceptions of Citizenship: From Democracy Against Capitalism, Chapter 7 Wood, Ellen Meiksins Article 1995 Destroying the Commons: How the Magna Carta Became a Minor Carta Chomsky, Noam Article 2012 Our rights and liberties are under ever-increasing attack. A Different Sort of Democracy Glaberman, Martin Article 1997 We do not want to suggest that the democracy of ancient Greece was perfect or that it can be easily be copied in the modern world. Greece was burdened by the dual crimes of slavery and the inferior st... The Disconnect in US Democracy Chomsky, Noam Article 2004 Noam Chomsky describes how the American people are excluded from political participation, claiming that action must also come before and after elections and not only once every four years. Drawing the Line: The Political Essays of Paul Goodman Goodman, Paul; (edited by Stoehr, Taylor) Book 1977 Goodman stresses that massive, uncentered governments and huge, sprawling communities alientate the individual and force people to conform to the status quo rather than to what they are or might becom... Educating for a Change Arnold, Rick, Burke, Bev, James, Carl, Martin, D'Arcy, Thomas, Barb Book 1991 For the authors of Ecuating for a Change, genuine democracy does not happen solely through our political and educational work. Democratic processes and practices are essential elements in achieving a ... Electoral reform will give us a voice Wainwright, Hilary Article 1998 The democratic case for electoral reform is fundamental, and to attack it
as somehow a 'right wing' issue is a betrayal of the radical democratic tradition. The Encyclopedia of Censorship Green, Johnathon Book 1992 This Encyclopedia concentrates primarily on the United States and the United Kingdom, but it also covers events in Western and Eastern Europe and in parts of the Third World. The Encyclopedia is an ac... The Enemy of Nature: The End of Capitalism or the End of the World? Kovel, Joel Book 2002 We live in and from nature, but the way we have evolved of doing this is about to destroy you. Capitalism and its by-products -- imperialism, war, neoliberal globalization, racism, poverty, and the de... Every Cook Can Govern: A Study of Democracy in Ancient Greece: Its Meaning for Today James, C.L.R. Book 1956 Modern parliamentary democracy elects representatives and these representatives constitute the government. Before the democracy came into power, the Greeks had been governed by various forms of govern... Everything under control, Life in a managed society: New Internationalist April 1985 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1985 A deluge of commercial messages are subtly undermining the consumer's ability to make autonomous decisions. Discussion of why, and how, social control is becoming the norm in Western societies. For Political Equality: All citizens vote on all policies: 20th Century Power Politics and their 21st Century electronic alternative Orr, Aki Book 2007 This book aims to motivate people to set up post-parliamentary direct democracy (DD) enabling all citizens to propose-debate-vote on all issues of society. Every citizen - one vote - on every issue o... Funeral Oration for the Athenian War Dead Pericles Article 0 Speech was given by the Athenian leader Pericles after the first battles of the Peloponnesian war. Get Up, Stand Up: Uniting Populists, Energizing the Defeated, and Battling the Corporate Elite Levine, Bruce E. Book 2011 Levine offers insights into the epidemic of political passivity in America and analyzes how major U.S. institutions have created helplessness and fatalism. He proposes ways of recovering dignity, ener... Getting Started on Social Analysis in Canada: Third Edition Czerny, Michael; Swift, Jamie Book 1984 See also CX2933.
Global Showdown: How the New Activists are Fighting Global Corporate Rule Barlow, Maude; Clarke, Tony Book 2001 Documents the new forces of resistance and invitates readers to join the struggle for alternatives. Grasping Diversity, Embracing Democracy Malik, Kenan Article 2017 Can Diversity Embrace Democracy? Can Democracy Acknowledge Diversity? Greece again Can Save the West Roberts, Paul Craig Article 2015 The 'Greek crisis' is not about debt. Debt is the propaganda that the Empire is using to subdue sovereignty throughout the Western world. Hal Draper on the Two Souls of Socialism: Insights from Hal Draper Article 1990 A comparison of socialism-from-below and socialism-from-above that considers Marx's struggle for socialism through liberal democracy. Hatred of Democracy Rancière, Jacques Book 2007 Rancière defends the principle of democracy against neoconservative repression. He argues that the West can no longer simply extol the virtues of democracy by contrasting it with the horrors of totali... Tim Hector: A Caribbean Radical's Story Buhle, Paul Book 2006 An account of the life of Antiguan activist Tim Hector. Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance Chomsky, Noam Book 2003 Chomsky documents how, for more than half a century, the United States has been pursuing a grand imperial strategy with the aim of dominating the globe. The History of Democracy: A Marxist Interpretation Roper, Brian S. Book 2013 Roper traces the history of democracy from ancient Athens to the emergence of liberal representative and socialist participatory democracy. He argues that democracy cannot be understood separately fro... How Propaganda Works to Divide Us Hoggan, James Article 2017 Political propaganda employs the ideals of liberal democracy to undermine those very ideals, the dangers of which, not even its architects fully understand. The I.F. Stone's Weekly Reader Stone, I.F. Book 1973 An anthology of 20 years of journalism by independent journalists I.F. Stone. Imagine: Living in a Socialist USA Goldin, Frances; Smith, Debby; Smith, Michael (eds.) Book 2014 Imagine: Living in a Socialist USA is at once an indictment of American capitalism as the root cause of our spreading dystopia and a cri di coeur for what life could be like in the United States if we... Imagine Democracy Rebick, Judy Book 2000 Rebick calls for the transformation of fundamental institutions in Canada: the economy, the media and the electoral system. Inside Iran: New Internationalist March 2007 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2007 A look at Iran from history to present. Discussion of women's rights and the youth of Iran. Interview with Ellen Meiksins Wood: Democracy & Capitalism: Friends or Foes? Wood, Ellen Meiksins Article 1996 Postmodernist pluralism, just like the old variety, obscures the realities of power in capitalist societies. It also disarms and disintegrates the opposition to capitalism. Postmodernism brings us bac... Interview with Ulli Diemer Diemer, Ulli; Orchard, Jeff Article 1990 Jeff Orchard interviews Ulli Diemer about socialism, capitalism, life, and social change. It's Time for the Left to Ask "What Are We For?" Jaffe, Sarah; Poblet, Maria Article 2017 Sarah Jaffe interviewed Maria Poblet. Maria Poblet has been working in base building and community organizing in the Bay Area for 18 years, building Causa Justa Just Cause, a democratically held grass... The Joy of Revolution Knabb, Ken Book 1997 Knabb says "What is needed, I believe, is a worldwide participatory-democracy revolution that would abolish both capitalism and the state. This is admittedly a big order, but I'm afraid that nothing l... Karl Marx's Theory of Revolution: Volume I: State and Bureaucracy Draper, Hal Book 1977 A wide-ranging and thorough exposition of Marx's views on democracy. Karl Marx's Theory of Revolution: Volume II: The Politics of Social Classes Draper, Hal Book 1978 Draper ranges through the development of the thought of Marx and Engels on the role of classes in society. Karl Marx's Theory of Revolution: Volume III: The Dictatorship of the Proletariat Draper, Hal Book 1986 Hal Draper examines how Marx and Marxism dealt with the issue of dictatorship in relation to the revolutionary use of force and repression, particularly as this debate has centered on the use of the t... Keep raising the issue of democracy Diemer, Ulli Article 1989 Socialists should keep hammering away at the issue of democracy. Keeping the Rabble in Line Chomsky, Noam; Barsamian, David Book 1994 Interviews with Noam Chomsky covering issues such as free trade, health care, global warming, the nature of corporations, human rights, and democracy. Kenya's Opposition Party: Against The Current vol. 133 Ngugi, Mukoma Wa Article 2008 That the elections in Kenya were rigged is no longer in question. And for most people that the culprit is the sitting president, sworn in so quickly that the ceremony has been jokingly likened to a li... The Key to Happiness That No One -- Not Even the Happiness Gurus -- Are Discussing Lappe, Frances Moore Article 2009 There's just one pathway to happiness in which this deep, human need for power is given pride of place: democracy. By this I mean democracy as a living practice that enables us to have a real say in e... The lessons we have learned: Palestine & Iraq: Any Signs of Hope? Lowi, Henry Article 2002 A speech on "the peace movement: lessons learned and the way forward." Henry Lowi argues that "There is no sign of hope, for the old prejudices and the old concepts, and there is no hope for the colon... Let's Stop Kidding Ourselves About the NDP Diemer, Ulli Article 1989 Canadian socialists are terribly reluctant to give up their illusions about the NDP. Life after Communism West goes East: New Internationalist April 2004 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2004 A look at the effects of communist rule in the former Soviet Union and the post-communism transition. Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if We Want to Stay Nickerson, Michael Book 2006 The failure to reduce green house gas emissions, the success of efforts to curb ozone depletion, causes related to prosperity and social justice are just some the topics covered. By using the example ... Looking for Democracy Diemer, Ulli Article 1989 Instead of sitting on the sidelines congratulating ourselves on how wonderfully free and democratic we are, we should be pressing for a radical democratization of our own society.
Manifestos, Programs, Visions: Selected Manifestos - Political Statements - Programs Website 1649 A selection of left manifestos, programs, poltical statements and visions from the 1600s to today. Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media Herman, Edward S.; Chomsky, Noam Book 1988 Contrary to the usual image of the press and cantankerous, obstinate, and ubiquitious in its search for truth, Herman and Chomsky depict how an underlying elite consensus largely structures all facets... Marx on Democratic Forms of Government Draper, Hal Article 1974 Marx's socialism (communism) as a political programme may be most quickly defined, from the Marxist standpoint, as the complete democratization of society, not merely of political forms. For Marx, the... Marxism and Freedom: From 1776 to Today Dunayevskaya, Raya Book 1958 Dunayevskaya argues that Marx's theory is the generalisation of the instinctive striving of the proletariat for a new social order, a truly human society. A Marxist History of the World part 14: The Greek Democratic Revolution Faulkner, Neil Article 2010 Neil Faulkner looks at the radical participatory democracy which began in Athens between 510 and 506 BCE and spread to virtually every city-state in the Aegean. The Meaning of Democracy Diemer, Ulli Article 1996 Our democratic system: a safe election every four years or so in which voters choose between corporate-dominated parties whose policies are virtually indistinguishable on all fundamental issues. Media Capitalism, the State and 21st Century Media Democracy Struggles: An interview with Robert McChesney McChesney, Robert Article 2009 Robert McChesney talks about contemporary media capitalism and 21st century media democracy struggles to understand and change it. Media Think Winter, James Book 2000 Increasingly the news media are owned by a small group of very large corporations with extensive interests outside the industry, run by the corporate elite.Winter argues that instead of offering diver... The Myth of the Good Corporate Citizen: Democracy Under the Rule of Big Business Dobbin, Murray Book 1998 Dobbin argues that transnational corporations (TNG's) have power over every nation's government; they are not the good citizens they claim to be. Necessary Illusions: Thought Control in Democratic Societies Chomsky, Noam Book 1989 An inquiry into the nature of the media and the role of intellectuals in "a political system where the population cannot be disciplined by force, and thus must be subjected to more subtle forms of ide... The New Challenge of Direct Democracy Budge, Ian Book 1996 Direct democracy involves citizens in discussion and decisions about what the government is to do, rather than leaving this to officials or parliaments. It thus challenges the restrictions placed by r... The Next Liberation Struggle: Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy in Southern Africa Saul, John S. Book 2005 An indispensable guide to understanding how the resources of that era can be used to contribute to real liberation for the region and for the continent of Africa as a whole. The No-Nonsense Guide to Democracy Swift, Richard Book 2002 Ths book explores how democracy is constricted and deformed by economic power-brokers and a self-serving political class. No platform or no democracy? Malik, Kenan Article 1996 Rather than promoting themselves as vehicles for broadening access to discussion and debate, universities now seek to present themselves as highly regulated institutions in which students will be prot... On Democracy As A Good Malik, Kenan Article 2013 Is democracy good in itself? Exploring the impact of democracy during and after the Arab Spring. On Revolution Arendt, Hannah Book 1963 Arendt examines the American, French, and Russian revolutions and draws conclusions about the meaning of revolution. One Vote for Democracy: Consensus vs. democracy Diemer, Ulli Article 1986 Makes the case that the democratic model is better than the consensus model for activist group decision-making. Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter - October 8, 2015: Elections Diemer, Ulli (editor); Richwood, Darien Yawching (production) Serial Publication (Periodical) 2015 Elections are the topic of the week, with items related to the October 19 Canadian federal election, and also to broader issues of parliamentary democracy, voting and whether voting can bring about ch... Our Generation: Volume 8 number 3 part 2 Serial Publication (Periodical) Outbreaks of Democracy Blaug, Ricardo Article 2000 For most of its history, democracy was seen as a degenerate mode of politics, much feared for its reliance on a populace seen as foolish and volatile. Yet since the adoption of representation in the e... Palestine/Israel: A single state, with liberty and justice for all Abulhawa, Susan; Baroud, Ramzy Article 2009 The notion of religious-ethnocentric entitlement and exclusivity for one people at the expense of another has been rejected the world over. Palestinians reject it and we assert that we are human being... Palestinian Democracy: Against The Current vol. 121 Warschawski, Michael Article 2006 Few elections throughout the world have been perceived by the local population, as well as international observers, as democratic and transparent as the Palestinian ones. At first glance, Palestine se... Participatory Democracy: Prospects for Democratizing Democracy Roussopoulos, Dimitrios; Benello, C. George Book 2008 Twenty or more arguments for participatory democracy written contributors including Goerge Woodcock, Murray Bookchin, Gerry Hunnius, Colin Ward, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, and Don Calhoun. Peasant, Citizen and Slave: The Foundations of Athenian Democracy Wood, Ellen Meiksins Book 1997 Wood argues that, despite the importance of slavery in Athenian society, the most distinctive characteristic of Athenian democracy was the unprecedented prominence it gave to free labour. Wood argues ... A People's History of the World: From the Stone Age to the New Millennium Harman, Chris Book 1999 Harman describes the shape and course of human history as a narrative of ordinary people forming and re-forming complex societies in pursuit of common human goals. A People's Manifesto: Let's Roll Back Austerity and Claim Real Democracy!: Urgent common priorities for a democratic, social, ecological and feminist Europe Article 2013 Europe stands on the edge of a precipice, looking into the abyss. Austerity policies drive the peoples of Europe into poverty, undercut democracy and dismantle social policies. Rising inequalities end... The Philosophy of Antonio Negri: Resistance in Practice Murphy, S. Timothy (ed.), Mustapha, Abdul-Karim (ed.) Book 2005 Planning As Learning: The Education of Citizen Activists Alexander, Donald Hayley Morrow Book 1994 Phd thesis focusing on the learning undertaken by members of citizens' groups involved in land use planning. Politics Without Politicians Orr, Aki Article Citizens can - without representatives - run society by voting directly for policies rather than for politicians. Pragmatics of Community Organization: First Edition Lee, Bill Book 1986 Information on how to plan action, how to organize meetings, how to train participants for action, how to negotiate, and how to end a particular exercise in community organization. Press for Conversion #59: September 2006 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2006 A phony democracy – dominated by warlords, drug barons, oil industry representatives and World Bank administrators – has now been successfully imposed upon Afghanistan by the world's major military an... Press for Conversion #60: March 2007 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2007 This issue of the magazine exposes ten ways in which Canada's Liberal government was complicit in aiding and abetting the 2004 coup d'état that ousted President Aristide's democratically-elected gover... Press for Conversion #61: September 2007 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2007 The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) helped overthrow the democratically-elected government of Jean Bertrand Aristide in 2004. In the years prior to this US-led regime change, although... Pretensions to Empire: Notes on the Criminal Folly of the Bush Administration Lapham, Lewis H. Book 2006 Delves into the perversion of America's democratic legacy under George W. Bush, and makes the case for impeachment. The Privatization Putsch Hardin, Herschel Book 1989 According to Hardin, privatization is the expression of the ideology of a right wing, corporate agenda: business wants to gets its hands on public funds and politicians are more than willing to hand o... Quelling The People: The Military Suppression of The Beijing Democracy Movement Brook, Timothy Book 1992 The author examines what happened on June 3, 1989 when students protested in Tiananmen Square.
Quotes about Democracy Unclassified Radical Democracy Lummis, C. Douglas Book 1997 Lummis revives the meaning of democratic struggle and critques the economic and technological processes that have hindered its growth. Radical Digressions Diemer, Ulli Website 2006 Ulli Diemer's website/blog featuring comment from a radical left-libertarian Marxist perspective.
The Real World of Democracy Macpherson, C.B. Book 1965 Macpherson examines the rival ideas of democracy — the communist, Third World, and Western-liberal variants — and their impacts on one another. Red Emma Speaks: Selected Writings and Speeches by Emma Goldman Goldman, Emma (edited by Shulman, Alix Kates) Book 1972 A collection of essays which provide a comprehensive view of Emma Goldman's theories and beliefs. Reinventing power: People take control: New Internationalist September 2003 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2003 A look at democracy and power in countries including Mexico, South Africa and Thailand. Revolution Re-Assessed: Politics of Human Liberation Article 1980 The political objectives and beliefs of the Australian-based Libertarian Socialist Organisation. Rights and Liberties: Introduction to Volume 9, Number 2, of the Connexions Digest (Rights & Liberties issue) Diemer, Ulli Article 1984 Civil liberties and human rights appear as a key dimension in almost every other field of social justice and social change, but those who seek a freer and more just society cannot rely on the state to... Root & Branch: A Libertarian Marxist Journal, #7 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Articles on the class situation in Spain, authority and democracy in the United States, Marxism and Anarchism. Rosa Luxemburg: Selected Political Writings Luxemburg, Rosa (edited with an introduction by Robert Looker) Book 1972 A selection of Rosa Luxemburg's writings which highlight her outstanding contributions to the theory and practice of revolutionary socialism. The Rosa Luxemburg Reader Luxemburg, Rosa. [Anderson, Kevin; Hudis, Peter (eds.)] Book 2004 A definitive one-volume collection of Luxemburg's writings. Rosa Luxemburg's Shock Doctrine: The "Hideous Nakedness" of Imperial Wars Jacobs, Ron Article 2008 Luxemburg's discussion regarding capitalism and democracy speaks to the world we live in today. Imperial war, she wrote, shows capitalism in 'all its hideous nakedness.' This bloody nakedness is not o... Ruling the Void: The Hollowing of Western Democracy Mair, Peter Book 2009 Analyzes democratic trends over the last few decades in Europe and America. The Russian Revolution Luxemburg, Rosa Book 1918 The basic lesson of every great revolution, the law of its being, decrees: either the revolution must advance at a rapid, stormy, resolute tempo, break down all barriers with an iron hand and place it... Saddam's Iraq: Revolution or Reaction? CARDRI - Committee Against Repression and for Democratice Rights in Iraq Book 1990 A Short Course in Intellectual Self-Defense: Find Your Inner Chomsky Baillargeon, Normand Book 2005 What must a citizen in a democracy know to make the word democracy meaningful? Baillargeon provides readers with the tools to see through everyday spin and jargon -- from politics to advertising, from... The Silent Revolution in Africa: Debt, Development and Democracy Cheru, Fantu Book 1990 Cheru ascribes the crisis in Africa to its origins as export-led development rather than the natural factors such as drought and famine. He praises the evolution of ordinary Africans opting out of the... The Silent Takeover: Global Capitalism and the Death of Democracy Hertz, Noreena Book 2001 A combination of globalisation and the growing power of major corporations is rendering democratic governments impotent for influencing key decisions that affect the lives of ordinary people.
The Simulation of Democracy Hopkins, CJ Article 2018 The global capitalist ruling classes have been stuck with "democracy" ever since, or, more accurately, with the simulation of democracy. Social Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy: Lord and Peasant in the Making of the Modern World Moore, Jr., Barrington Book 1967 Socialism Democracy and Self-Management: Political Essays Raptis, Michel Book 1980 Essays by a long-time leader of the Trotskyist Fourth International on topics such as direct democracy and self-management. Socialism in Crisis?: Canadian Perspectives Roberts, Jos.; Vorst, Jesse Serial Publication (Periodical) 1992 Essays addressing questions such as What is the nature of socialism? How do gender and activism determine the socialist agenda? What is the essence of democracy under socialism? Socialism.ca Website 2016 A gateway to resources about socialism, socialist history, and socialist ideas, compiled by Connexions. The Socialist Register 1967: Volume 4: A Survey of Movements & Ideas Miliband, Ralph; Saville, John (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1967 The Socialist Register 1974: Volume 11: A survey of Movements & Ideas Miliband, Ralph; Saville, John (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1974 The Socialist Register 1982: Volume 19: A Survey of Movements & Ideas Miliband, Ralph; Saville, John (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1982 The Socialist Register 1985/1986: Volume 22: Social Democracy and After Miliband, Ralph; Saville, John; Liebman, Marc; Panitch, Leo (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1986 The Socialist Register 1990: Volume 26: The Retreat of the Intellectuals Miliband, Ralph; Panitch, Leo (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Essays on the retreat away from socialism and Marxism by Left or formerly Left intellectuals. Socialist Register 1994: Volume 30: Between Globalism and Nationalism Miliband, Ralph; Panitch, Leo (eds.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1994 Socialist Register 1995: Volume 31: Why Not Capitalism? Panitch, Leo (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1995 Socialist Register 2018: Volume 54: Rethinking Democracy Panitch, Leo; Albo, Greg Serial Publication (Periodical) 2017 We have conceived this 54th volume of the Socialist Register on Rethinking Democracy as a companion volume to the 2017 volume on Rethinking Revolution. As we put it in the preface to that volume: ‘The... The Spectre of Capitalism: The Future of the World Economy After the Fall of Communism Keegan, William Book 1993 Statement on Another Attack by the Far Right on Christians and Democracy in Pakistan Awami Worker's Party Article 2016 More than 72 people including children were killed, and more than 200 injured, in a suicide bombing in Lahore’s Gulshan-e-Bagh. Street Level Democracy: Political Settings at the Margins of Global Power Barker, Jonathan; Cwikowski, Christine; Gombay, Kathrine; Shettima, Kole; Sundar, Aparna Book 1999 A wide-ranging book that traces the conflicts between global power and local action. People in farming communities, town mosques, city markets, and fishing communities suffer the effects of wrenching ... The Struggle for Democracy Watson, Patrick Book 1988 A sweeping illustrated survey of the growth of democracy, its heroes and heroines, its enemies, its failures and successes. ... Taking the Risk Out of Democracy: Corporate Propaganda versus Freedom and Liberty Carey, Alex Book 1995 The twentieth-century history of corporate propaganda practiced by U.S. businesses and the ways in which such corporate propaganda was exported to, and adopted by, other western democracies especially... Tearing Down the Seven Pillars of Neoliberalism: Manifesto 2007 Attac France Article 2007 With the beginning of the 1980s, we entered a new era of capitalism, the era of neoliberalism. This project systematically destroys all political, social and ecological restrictions for the activity o... Telling the Truth: Socialist Register 2006 Panitch, Leo; Keys, Colin (eds.) Book 2005 A collection of essays that examines the difficulties of illuminating the degenerative and secretive nature of public life. The Trouble With Billionaires McQuaig, Linda; Brooks, Neil Book 2010 The glittering lives of billionaires may seem to be a harmless source of entertainment, but authors Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks argue that such financial power not only threatends everyone's economi... The Two Souls of Socialism: Socialism from Above vs. Socialism from Below Draper, Hal Article 1960 It was Marx who finally brought the two ideas of socialism and democracy together, because he developed a theory which made the synthesis possible for the first time. The heart of the theory is this p... The Tyranny of Structurelessness Freeman, Jo Article 1970 Contrary to what we would like to believe, there is no such thing as a "structureless" group. Any group of people of whatever nature that comes together for any length of time for any purpose will ine... The unbearable lightness of Greek democracy: Greeks have abandoned all hope that their political leaders have the skills to rescue the nations economy. Polychroniou, C. J. Article 2015 The only certain thing is that a government will be formed by a grand alliance whose only mission will be to implement the most painful, humiliating measures ever attempted by a democratically elected... Uncivil Obedience: The Tactics and Tales of a Democratic Agitator Borovoy, A. Alan Book 1991 How to push for social change without breaking the law. Unreliable Sources: A Guide to Detecting Bias in the New Media Lee, Martin A.; Solomon, Norman Book 1992 Lee and Solomon argue that American news media censor actual current events. The reason being is that there is pressure from the Government and Corporations. The public must challenge the facts of bot... Urbanization Without Cities: The Rise and Decline of Citizenship Bookchin, Murray Book The author argues that there should be participatory democracy so there could be balance ecologically between city and country. The Venezuelan Revolution: New Internationalist June 2006 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2006 A look inside the Venezuelan Revolution and facts and history of the country. Waiting for Democracy: A Citizen's Journal Salutin, Rick Book 1989 Rick Salutin's account of the pivotal 1988 "free trade" election. Waiting for Democracy makes a strong case that our political system is anything but democratic, though it offers little hope of changi... The War on Democracy Pilger, John (director) Film/Video 2007 This film by John Pilger explores the current and past relationship of Washington with Latin American countries such as Venezuela, Bolivia and Chile. The War on Democracy in Latin America: Interview with John Pilger Montesanti, Edu Article 2016 Journalist, writer and filmmaker John Pilger granted this exclusive interview where he talks about the US war on democracy in Latin America. "Modern era imperialism is a war on democracy. Genuine demo... We Make the Road By Walking: Conversations on education and social change Horton, Myles; Freire, Paulo Book 1990 Horton, the founder of the Highlander Folk School, and Freire, a Brazilian education leader, are from two different backgrounds, but their shared views on the use of participatory education in bringin... We need popular participation, not populism Wainright, Hilary Article 2017 Wainright dissects the problems with liberal democracy and argues for real democratic self-government. West Papua "Will we ever be free": New Internationalist April 2002 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2002 Discusses the effects of the oil industry on West Papua and the people's struggle for freedom and a new form of governemnt after a long history of betrayal. Also looks at West Papuan culture from a to... What Do We Do Now? Building a Social Movement in the Aftermath of Free Trade Diemer, Ulli Article 1989 We have the potential to create a social movement in this country that goes beyond single-issue organizing to work toward an integrated vision of a more just and caring society. What Uncle Sam Really Wants Chomsky, Noam Book 1993 Chomsky discusses examples of U.S. intervention and links together events stretching over four decades in regions throughout the world. He provides a quick synopsis of American foreign policy and pain... Who do we try to rescue today?: Canada under corporate rule Finn, Ed Book 2000 A collection of essays discussing aspects of the role of corporations in late-20th-century Canada. Who Will Tell The People: The Betrayal Of American Democracy Greider, William Book 1993 An exploration of the undermining of U.S. democracy, starting with the basic issues of who gets heard, who gets ignored, and why. Why Marx Was Right Eagleton, Terry Book 2011 Eagleton takes common objections to Marxism and demonstrates how and why they are wrong. Worker Co-operatives: Working Papers Vol. 2 No. 6 Jordan, John E.; Quarter, Jack Book 1984 An introduction to the principles and practical considerations of forming worker co-operatives. Worker Cooperatives in America Jackall, Robert; Levin, Henry M. (ed.) Book 1984 A historical background of worker cooperatives as well as a contemporary discussion of small and large co-ops. Workplace Democracy: A Guide to Workplace Ownership, Participation, and Self-Management Experiments in the US and Europe Zwerdling, Daniel Book 1978 Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesAgainst the Current Bi-monthly magazine oriented toward movements for social and economic justice; radical, socialist and feminist in orientation. Briarpatch Briarpatch is Saskatchewan's independent alternative newsmagazine committed to building a socialist society. We provide an open forum for disadvantaged peoples and support progressive movements workin... Bureau of Public Secrets Articles from a Situationist perspective.
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives To facilitate research on social and economic issues facing Canada and to promote alternatives for business and government. Capitalism, Nature, Socialism: A Journal of Socialist Ecology CNS is a journal of ecosocialism. We welcome submissions on red-green politics and the anti-globalization movement; environmental history; workplace labor struggles; land/community struggles; politica... Center for Democracy and Technology Works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. With expertise in law, technology, and policy, CDT seeks practical solutions to enhance free expression and privacy ... Centre for Social Justice The CSJ conducts research, educates and advocates to narrow the gap in income, wealth and power and enhance peace and human security. It does this by bringing together academics, labour unions, faith... Chomsky.info The Noam Chomsky Web site.
Common Cause Common Cause is a nonpartisan, nonprofit advocacy organization founded in 1970 by John Gardner as a vehicle for citizens to make their voices heard in the political process and to hold their elected l... Communitarian Network A coalition of individuals and organizations who have come together to shore up the moral, social, and political environment.
Connexions Archive & Library The Connexions Archive & Library is Toronto-based project dedicated to keeping alive the rich history of grassroots movements for social justice.
Connexions preserves 'alternative' histories that r... Connexions Information Sharing Services Connexions provides information and services for advocacy groups, voluntary and non-profit organizations, and individuals, who are working for social and economic justice, environmental responsibility... Corporate Watch Corporate Watch is a not-for-profit co-operative providing critical information on the social and environmental impacts of corporations and capitalism. Since 1996 our research, journalism, analysis an... Council of Canadians We believe that we Canadians should control our natural resources, our energy, our water, and our culture. We believe the important political and economic decisions that decide our future should be ma... Democracy in Action DemocracyInAction.org believes technology can be a decisive force for social change. We exist to empower those who share our values of ecological and social justice to advance the progressive agenda.
... Equitas Equitas - International Centre for Human Rights Education is a non-profit organization that advances equality, social justice and respect for human dignity through innovative education programs in Can... Fair Vote Canada A multi-partisan citizens' campaign for voting system reform. Canadians from all points on the political spectrum, all regions and all walks of life are joining FVC to demand a fair voting system - a ... Marxism.ca A gateway to resources about Marxism compiled by Connexions. New Democracy Works for democratic revolution. Opposed to the domination of society by a small group of extremely wealthy people who control the big corporations and the government.
New Internationalist New Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. News and Letters An organization of Marxist-Humanists standing for the abolition of capitalism, both in its private property form and ins its state property form. We stand for the deveopment of new human relations; wh... Radical Digressions Progressive comment and analysis by Ulli Diemer, featuring articles, letters, photos and the Radical Digressions Blog.
Red Menace, The The online archive of the libertarian socialist newsletter The Red Menace. Articles on socialism, Marxism, anarchism, work, popular education, organizing, wages for housework, Leninism, bureaucracy, h... Reporters Without Borders Reporters Without Borders is an international organization that defends imprisoned journalists and press freedom throughout the world, as well as the right to inform the public and to be informed, in ... Socialism.ca A hub featuring links to selected resources about socialism, as well as other progressive sites of interest to socialists and activists. Society for Socialist Studies The society's purpose to facilitate and encourage research and analysis in Canada with emphasis on socialist, feminist, ecological, and anti-racist points of view. Tadamon A Montreal-based collective of social-justice organizers & media activists, working to build relationships of solidarity with grassroots political movements for social and economic justice between Bei... Peter Tatchell Articles and actions related to human rights, democracy, and global justice. This Magazine This Magazine tells you what's happening and why. News across Canada, award-winning investigations, columnists, fiction, poetry, comics, more! Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryThe City in History Its Origins, Its Transformations, and Its Prospects Mumford, Lewis 1961 Beginning with an interpretation of the origin and nature of the city, Mumford follows the city's development from Egypt and Mesopotamia through Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages to the modern world. Democracy - Democratization: Ulli Diemer - Selected snippets & quotes from Radical Digressions Diemer, Ulli Mercenary of Reaction Lynton Crosby in Canada Kampmark, Binoy 2015 Lynton Crosby has a full schedule. He is the modern electoral PR hitman for parties in dire straits. He is hired to stir the pot of resentment and undermine hopes for change. His very existence sugges... Where Hope Takes Root His Highness The Aga Khan 2008 A collection of talks given by the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims. From the Connexions ArchivesAgainst the Current Serial Publication (Periodical) 1986 Bi-monthly magazine oriented toward movements for social and economic justice; radical, socialist and feminist in orientation. Citizens for Local Democracy Newsletter 20, November 1997 Periodical profile published 1992 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1997 Fighting for democracy and against the Harris government. Double Standards Website Focusing on double standards in the media and in international politics. "Double Standard 1. a rule or principle applied more strictly to some people more than others (or oneself)." New Democracy Internet site Website Supports a democratic revolution to overthrow corporate capitalism, but opposes socialism. Features short articles on labour issues, the deficit, education. New Internationalist Serial Publication (Periodical) New Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. The Red Menace A libertarian socialist newsletter Serial Publication (Periodical) 1975 Articles on topics such as socialism, Marxism, anarchism, work, popular education, organizing, wages for housework, Leninism, bureaucracy, hierarchy, jargon, prostitution, obscenity, science fiction, ... |
